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Stechly Family History

Stechly Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stelly, Stech, Steckley, Stecher, Steely, Stehl, Stehle, Stahly

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Where is the Stechly family from?

You can see how Stechly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stechly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stechly families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Stechly's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stechly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stechly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Stechly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stechly census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Stechly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Stechly. For the veterans among your Stechly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stechly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Stechly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Stechly in 1966 was 71, and 53 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stechly ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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